Dhurandhar 2: Why Did It Flop Despite Earning 102 Crores on Day One? Producers Stunned
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Dhurandhar 2: 102 Cr Opening, Yet Flops in South! What Went Wrong?
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News18•20-03-2026, 15:01
Dhurandhar 2: 102 Cr Opening, Yet Flops in South! What Went Wrong?
•Dhurandhar 2 earned over 102 crores on its opening day, benefiting from Gudi Padwa, making it the first Bollywood film to cross 100 crores on day one.
•Despite a massive 250-275 crore budget and 145 crores from paid previews, the film struggled significantly in South Indian states.
•While Hindi collections soared to 99 crores, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada versions collectively barely crossed 3.5 crores.
•The film faced tough competition from regional blockbusters like Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' and 'Aadu 3' in the South.
•Despite featuring South Indian stars like Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, audiences preferred local cinema, leading to empty theaters in the South.
